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Tubs n Tiles

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  • 17-12-2005 6:56pm
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    eddiej
    Registered Users Posts: 235 ✭✭


    Hi all, the tiler put grout around the top of the bath joining to the tiles. Hey presto first person in the bath and I have a beautiful crack all around the top of the bath. I presume this can be filled with silicon if so do i root out the grout first and if so anyone any great ideas as to how to do this.

    Cheers
    Eddie


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    ctrl-alt-delete
    Registered Users Posts: 14,193 ✭✭✭✭ctrl-alt-delete


    eddiej wrote:
    Hi all, the tiler put grout around the top of the bath joining to the tiles. Hey presto first person in the bath and I have a beautiful crack all around the top of the bath. I presume this can be filled with silicon if so do i root out the grout first and if so anyone any great ideas as to how to do this.

    Cheers
    Eddie

    no need to take out the grout - it would drive you made trying and you'd probably damage the tiles the bath or both - silicon is ideal for the job.

    its just not as easy as it looks - it can drive you mad sometimes :D


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    ScottishDanny
    Closed Accounts Posts: 288 ✭✭ScottishDanny


    To do this you need
    • Silicon Sealant
    • Masking tape
    • A grouting Tool
    • Washing up Liquid
    Fill the bath with water before you start - this will make the bath heavy and expose the gap. Mask off parallel lines on the wall and the top of the bath with a gap in between. Apply the sealant, try to make it even and do it in one fluid movement (work from the corners). Next use the grouting tool, plasplug make a set of 3 orange plastic ones. you can buy them in B&Q etc. Apply a good bit of washing up liquid around the end of the tool and drag it along the sealant. Remove the masking tape before the sealant dries up. If it takes a few attempts you can buy a silicone sealant remover and start over.


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    GreeBo
    Registered Users Posts: 27,163 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    Ive always found a wet, soapy finger is easier to use than a specific tool...
    oh and less is more with silicone, it spreads out a lot as you run your finger over it, its easier to add more than try to take some off


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    eddiej
    Registered Users Posts: 235 ✭✭eddiej


    Thanks lads greatly appreciate the tips especially like the one about filling the bath looks like ill be busy over the xmas hols


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    rooferPete
    Registered Users Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭rooferPete


    Hi eddiej,

    Make sure the silicone you buy is specifically for bathrooms, it has a property that prevents the silicone from turning black over time.

    .


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    eddiej
    Registered Users Posts: 235 ✭✭eddiej


    Does this man never stop Rooferpete sending a reply on Christmas day:D , Happy Christmas Peter hope all went well in the mighty ones house for the Christmas.

    I was looking at the array of silcones in the shop I have yet to buy one but plan to do this job soon before 2006 this may sound thick but what exactly am I looking for as there seems to be quite a range and also I suppose i should go for a brand or are the generic ones just as good or did i have too much to eat at Christmas.

    Happy 2006


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